RTS Index Opens 0.22 Percent Higher at 975.39 Points
Published on 10/30/2026 at 13:22 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRTS Index Starts Friday Slightly Higher
- The RTS Index rose 0.22 percent to 975.39 points at 09:00 Moscow time on October 30.
- The index briefly moved lower by 09:17 Moscow time, reaching 971.25 points, according to TASS.
- Mixed global sentiment, oil prices and geopolitical developments remain key market factors.
The RTS Index opened Friday's Moscow trading session modestly higher, but early gains were not sustained. The dollar-denominated benchmark was at 975.39 points at 09:00 Moscow time on October 30, up 0.22 percent from the previous close of 973.22 points. The RTS Index is a capitalization-weighted Russian equity benchmark calculated by Moscow Exchange; its identity and weekday trading schedule are listed by Moscow Exchange.
Early Gain Gives Way To Volatility
According to TASS, the RTS Index had moved into negative territory by 09:17 Moscow time, reaching 971.25 points, or 0.20 percent below the previous close. The sequence indicates a volatile start rather than a clear directional move. The reported opening level was 975.39 points, while the later intraday reading was 971.25 points.
External Markets Set Cautious Tone
Market conditions abroad were mixed at the start of the session. AKM described the external background as ambiguous, citing declines in major US technology stocks and weakness across parts of Asian markets. Brent crude was higher after the previous day's decline, while geopolitical developments and expectations surrounding possible future talks remained important considerations for Russian equities.
AKM also identified 1,010 points as a medium-term resistance area for the RTS Index and 965 points as a nearby support level. These technical reference points frame the market's recent retreat from weekly highs but do not determine the next move. The Moscow session was still underway during the configured European midday window, leaving the index exposed to further changes in the ruble, oil prices and geopolitical headlines.
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